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Rieman sues County over health insurance denial, Legislators kept in the dark  Â
Olean Star – Eric Firkel – Junior Reporter On April 27, 2026, former District Attorney Lori Rieman sued Cattaraugus County over the County’s refusal to provide her health insurance in

Thousands gather to watch ‘Big Boy’ locomotive steam through Western New York
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SUNSET BAY — Thousands of people in Chautauqua and Erie counties gathered around railroad crossings for a glimpse of Big Boy, the largest operating steam

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers fall to Jamestown Tarp Skunks in high-scoring affair
JAMESTOWN — Despite a gutsy comeback effort, the Olean Oilers were unable to fully recover from an early offensive deluge courtesy of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, falling 15-11 on the

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Escobar a double Section 6 Champion; Randy’s, Allen’s, Bamboo Strategy, Halfway pick up big wins in OWSL
ALDEN, NY — At the Section 6 Track & Field State Qualifier, Salamanca’s Xazaiver Escobar claimed section titles in both the 100m and 200m dash — booking himself spots in the

Olean man shot after pointing gun at troopers in critical condition
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean man shot by state police after he pointed a handgun at them outside his North Seventh Street home early Wednesday was reported in

No serious injuries reported From North Sixth Street Fire
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — No serious injuries were reported Thursday at a house fire at 119 S. Sixth St. The fire was reported to Olean police dispatch at

Historic nights from Kwiatkowski, Straub lead A-L boys hoops past Silver Creek in B2 first round
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team rounded off its season at home with a comfortable 72-46 Section 6 Class B2 first round win over Silver

Panthers find first round exit as they fall to Tapestry
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – In a game that was decided by unmatched athleticism and streaky shooting, the Portville boys’ basketball team’s season came to an end











